Model 870 Remote Control vs Padman Stops
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Model 870 Remote Control
This application connects to a specific gauge model via Bluetooth to view and modify its settings. It also utilizes the phone's internet connection to install updates and enable remote support for the gauge.
- Bluetooth gauge connection
- View and change gauge settings
- Install gauge updates
- Enable remote support
- Utilizes phone's internet
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This App connects to your gauge via the phones Bluetooth connection. The app can then view and change the gauge settings. Using the internet connection of the phone, updates to your 870 can be installed, and you can enable remote support to your gauge.
Padman Stops
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Control your Padman Stops Automation system(s) from anywhere in the world with this App or from your web browser. The App enables you to: • Control multiple Automation units • Receive notifications of device states • Configure Users to access devices • Add new devices to your system • View watering schedules and history This App requires a free User account from Padman Stops and is designed to only control devices supplied by Padman Stops. For more information visit www.padmanstops.com.au/product/padman-autowinch-feedback
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Model 870 Remote Control at 10.0 against Padman Stops's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Model 870 Remote Control ships an update every 3 months, Padman Stops every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Model 870 Remote Control | Padman Stops |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CCIC Pty Ltd | PADMAN AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
Model 870 Remote Control
No in-app purchases
Padman Stops
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Model 870 Remote Control free?
Is Padman Stops free?
Do Model 870 Remote Control or Padman Stops have ads?
Which is updated more often, Model 870 Remote Control or Padman Stops?
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